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Basis Grotesque vs Neue Montreal
Basis Grotesque and Neue Montreal are both sans-serif typefaces sharing a neo-grotesque foundation. Where Basis Grotesque leans editorial, elegant, Neue Montreal brings expressive. Compare which suits your Editorial project.
Design DNA
Design overlap:33%
Basis Grotesque
Neue Montreal
Highlighted traits are shared between both fonts
Visual Comparison
Basis Grotesque
Premium
Neue Montreal
Premium
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Basis Grotesque | Neue Montreal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Classification | sans-serif | sans-serif |
| Variable Font | No | No |
| Weights | Multiple | Multiple |
| Italics | Yes | Yes |
| License | Commercial License Required | Commercial License Required |
| Language Support | latin, latin-extended | latin, latin-extended |
| Source | Colophon Foundry | Pangram Pangram |
Best Use Cases
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Where You'll See These Fonts
Basis Grotesque
- Kinfolk magazine
- Fashion lookbooks
- Cultural institutions
- Design studio identities
- Independent publishing
Neue Montreal
- Creative agency portfolios
- Startup brand identities
- Design tool marketing
- Dribbble and Behance projects
Which Should You Choose?
Recommended: Basis Grotesque
- editorial, elegant design character
- Suited for Fashion and Creative
- From Colophon Foundry
- 7 free alternatives available
Consider: Neue Montreal
- expressive design character
- Suited for Ui and Apps
- From Pangram Pangram
- 7 free alternatives available
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Free Alternatives to Consider
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